Dating sim loading: My girlfriend is a cunning young lady-Chapter 10 - 8. Guide completed

After speaking, Dubian Che changed his expression to one of concern for the other person.

"Yuzao, there are all these unfavorable rumors about you everywhere now."

Yuzao Haomei put away her smile and muttered resentfully under her breath, "One by one... tsk!"

"It's probably best to clarify things like this, just in case the school finds out and decides to notify your parents."

"Mind your own business!"

Yuzao Haomei looked up, huffed with displeasure, and her gaze became impatient.

Having said that, she turned around, placed her cup under the dispenser, and pressed the orange juice button.

Even though she had clearly indicated that the conversation was over, Dubian Che did not give up, as it was rare for him to have a chance to talk to her at school.

"These rumors can be really unkind to a girl, and I truly don't want them to be associated with Yuzao."

The restaurant lights were bright, and what was likely the black cola on the counter reflected Dubian Che's face at that moment.

The young and handsome boy was earnest and serious.

He had never thought he had a talent for acting.

"Why do you care so much about me? This is the first time we've talked, right?"

Yuzao Haomei's cup was now full, she made way for Dubian Che but didn't leave.

Dubian Che stepped forward and placed Kunii Shuichi's cup under the soda dispenser.

"Well... I read in books that sometimes people are very good friends, but when one confesses, they can't become lovers; and then there are others who never speak a word to each other, and after just a few sentences, they can easily become lovers."

Yuzao Haomei frowned: "People with good grades talk so weirdly, just say what you mean."

"What I mean is," Dubian Che looked her directly in the eye, "even though we haven't spoken before, I'd like to become your boyfriend, Yuzao!"

"What? A confession? Here?" Yuzao Haomei's unoccupied index finger pointed downwards.

She had never heard of anyone confessing in a family restaurant before.

Even if others had such experiences, they wouldn't be like Dubian Che—never having spoken before, but taking the chance while getting drinks after school to make his confession.

He actually believed it... that was what Dubian Che was thinking.

But being confessed to is probably commonplace for someone with a charm rating of 8, confident enough to believe "others aren't joking."

For instance, Dubian Che himself had a love letter in his bag that he had received from his locker that morning.

"I'm sorry," Dubian Che quickly said, "I hadn't intended to go this far, just wanted to remind you, Yuzao, that I've been hearing a lot of bad rumors about you lately."

By then, Kunii Shuichi's cup was overflowing, and Dubian Che hurriedly swapped it with his own.

Yuzao Haomei watched the scene with interest, twirling her hair with her finger, she glanced left and right, ensuring no one was approaching before saying:

"I'll have you know this isn't just a rumor... do you still like me?"

"How much?"

"What?"

Dubian Che picked up his drink, gazing seriously at Yuzao Haomei's contact-lens-covered eyes.

"Even if it costs money, I want to become your boyfriend, Yuzao."

Yuzao Haomei's eyes widened for a moment, and she looked at Dubian Che skeptically up and down.

"Are you serious?"

"I have 150,000 yen on me. I know it's not much, but even if it's just for one month, I'm willing!"

"150,000 yen... for one month... okay."

"Eh?!"

"Keep your voice down!"

At the seats near the drink bar, someone glanced in their direction.

Dubian Che whispered, "Really? Are you sure?"

"Really, really," Yuzao Haomei spread her hands, "Hurry up, give me the money; my friends are waiting for me."

"I don't have it on me... Let's do this, let's add each other on LINE, and I'll find a chance to give it to you tomorrow."

"Sure, no problem."

Yuzao Haomei took out her phone, while watching Dubian Che hurriedly place his drink on the counter, and quickly took his phone out of his pocket.

'This pauper can't possibly think that by becoming his girlfriend, I'd be up for that sort of thing, right? Hahaha, country boys are so innocent. Now I've got the money to go out during Golden Week~~

Wait a second!

The pauper has good grades, no, top grades. If I fail any subjects at the end of the month, I can get him to tutor me, right? With dating as an excuse, a bookworm like that would be happy to oblige~~'

Yuzao Haomei almost laughed out loud, instead, she hurriedly took a sip of her orange juice, feeling like she had just made a very high-return transaction.

They added each other as friends on LINE.

Dubian Che's ID was "Dubian Che" because he never thought to add anyone besides family and friends, so there was no need to disguise his identity with a different ID.

Furthermore, coming up with a good online handle was too difficult these days, and the effort was not worth the time.

He would rather spend the time working a part-time job or solving a difficult math problem, or memorizing the steps of a chemical experiment.

"You see."

Yuzao Haomei extended her phone screen to Dubian Che, his ID labeled as "Che❤️".

It was one of Yuzao Haomei's little tricks.

According to her experience, sentimental boys would be delighted by such a small gesture for perhaps a whole week.

Dubian Che, as expected, was too shy to say anything.

"From now on, I'm your girlfriend, okay~"

"Really? I haven't given you the money yet."

By now, Dubian Che felt a surreal sense of comedy— he had become one of those who pay for a girlfriend, a peculiar life experience indeed.

"It's fine, it's fine; I'll give you one day for free. Just remember to give me the money tomorrow, okay?"

"Alright. But, can we... keep our relationship a secret from others?"

Dubian Che had never said "we're dating" before and found it hard to articulate smoothly.

Indeed, his values were far different from Yuzao Haomei's.

"Don't worry, I won't let any rumors affect you. Let's chat tonight, bye~~"

Not publicizing was best; she could find two 'suckers' at the same time.

Yuzao Haomei shook her phone in her hand, signaling an online chat later, and then strolled off with a light laugh.

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150,000 yen, huh? If the returns didn't exceed the investment, Dubian Che would feel guilty toward his rural parents who provided the money.

As for Yuzao Haomei being his girlfriend for a month, that was something he should arguably count as a cost.

Now was not the time to focus on the game; an anxious Kunii Shuichi was already looking over.

"What took you so long?"

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"It was crowded; had to wait in line."

"Thanks, man."

"Since you're treating, running errands is the least I can do."

After the meal, with monthly exams approaching, the three tacitly refrained from suggesting any outings and split up at the restaurant's entrance.

He swiped his card at the gate, Dubian Che went up to the platform, leaned against the stair railing, and waited for the train home.

[Yuzao Haomei conquest complete!!!]

[Player earned 5,000 points]

[Sign-in feature unlocked]

[Sign-in days: Yuzao Haomei・one day]

5,000 points, an odd number.

Enough to buy five detectors, or exchange a bit of stamina, or possess an entry-level [Writing] or master-level [Editing].

It didn't seem very useful.

But considering the cost was only 150,000 yen, and there were further sign-in rewards, it was very economical.

Of course, Dubian Che's own charm, his reputation as third in his grade, and his excellent acting were also costs, but since they were intangible, he didn't calculate them.

In the game, points could be exchanged for money at the rate of 1 point to 100 yen, so 5,000 points were equal to 500,000 yen.

Part-time work was out of the question, he'd never consider it in his life. Business was not his forte, too young to engage in it, finding girlfriends to earn points was the only way to barely get by... Dubian Che's mind immediately jumped to this thought.

Of course, he was joking.

A gentleman seeks wealth in a proper way; if he were to do this, how was he any different from Yuzao Haomei?

He did not look down on Yuzao Haomei.

Everyone has their own way of living; Kiyono Lin's nihilism— roughly called that for now, Yuzao Haomei's physical monetary transactions, as long as they didn't bother him, he had no opinions, nor the right to be judgmental.

But he had to walk the right path himself.

He was the hope of his village, grown on rice watered with his parents' sweat, and he had put a lot of effort into his studies. How could he let a game corrupt him?

Yet to abandon the game wholesale was stubborn and foolish, further betraying his parents' kindness.

The transaction with Yuzao Haomei was essentially exchanging money for points. Without deceit or physical contact involved.

After a month-long sign-in, there would be no further contact between them.

In the future, for conquests other than genuinely liked individuals, he would choose someone like Yuzao Haomei.

Having made up his mind, Dubian Che spent 1,000 points to buy a [Detector] and saved the remaining 4,000.

The train rushed into the station with a powerful draft, tousling Dubian Che's hair.

He merged with the crowd and stepped into the carriage.

This was Tokyo, after all, the Kabukicho district, the shady shops of Akihabara, and the like; there were lots of people like Yuzao Haomei.

During the Golden Week after exams, he should try his luck around Shinjuku, thought Dubian Che as he swayed with the train, silently to himself.